I put this in Relationships then realised it might be better here...
Can anyone please point me in the direction of a website or resource for a couple who aren't married but who are splitting up and want to do so amicably / formally IYSWIM....
Situation is couple been together a good few years, not married, have young dc (she's currently on ML) and house is in his name, he earns more, has more assets. He is on birth certs, has PR.
He says he wants to do the right thing by her, but how can she make sure she's being treated fairly - can they formalise this without solicitors? Is there a specific route via a solicitor that works without turning things acrimonious or costing too much?
House was bought by him, they were a couple at the time but bought pre-kids. Sold his flat (bought before they became a couple by him) to part-fund the house purchase.
They have both contributed to decorating / furnishing it, him much more than her though.
What about access to dc? Can that be written down formally if they decide it between them, or go through solicitors too?
what about selling the current home in order to finance rent or purchase of two smaller houses? would she put herself in a weak position if she agreed to this? family house is big and high maintenance, would work better if each had their own decent but smaller place, but he would need to buy them / provide money for rent. would she be secure on this basis?
Thanks